Munin Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
BID:53034
Info
Munin Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 53034 |
| Class: | Design Error |
| CVE: |
CVE-2012-4678 |
| Remote: | No |
| Local: | Yes |
| Published: | Apr 13 2012 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Mar 19 2015 07:35AM |
| Credit: | Helmut Grohne |
| Vulnerable: |
Munin Munin 2.0~rc4-1 |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
Munin Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
Munin is prone to a vulnerability because it creates temporary files in an insecure manner.
An attacker with local access could potentially exploit this issue to perform symbolic-link attacks.
Successfully mounting a symlink attack may allow the attacker to corrupt sensitive files or gain access to sensitive information. Other attacks may also be possible.
Munin is prone to a vulnerability because it creates temporary files in an insecure manner.
An attacker with local access could potentially exploit this issue to perform symbolic-link attacks.
Successfully mounting a symlink attack may allow the attacker to corrupt sensitive files or gain access to sensitive information. Other attacks may also be possible.
Exploit / POC
Munin Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
An attacker can use readily available commands to exploit this issue.
An attacker can use readily available commands to exploit this issue.
Solution / Fix
Munin Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].
Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].
References
Munin Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
References:
References:
- Munin Homepage (Munin)
- munin-cgi-graph: remote users can fill the /tmp filesystem (Helmut Grohne)